If you want to be a real heavy weight player in Indian motor bike market, you cannot ignore the mass segment. It is where the real number games are played. Hero Honda with it’s flagship model Splendor has been the the market leader in the mass segment for a long time. Now, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the 100% owned 2-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, Japan has decided to take on its Indian partner in this popular segment with its latest offering CB Twister.
The Looks:
When someone says sub 110 cc category, what comes in mind is a boring, plain looking, high mileage bike. Time to unwind such image because Twister is a real head turner in its category. Living up to the style aspirations of Indian customers, Honda has taken a cue from its international stunner Honda CB1000R and has adapted it to the Indian price and performance sensibilities.
First the colors. The bike comes in 5 different colors – Black, blue, green, yellow and red (Pearl night star black, Pearl fiji blue, candy palm green, electric yellow metallic, pearl siena red)
Personally, I liked Yellow and Red. Black was kind of normal.
Now lets come to the body. Honda CB Twister has set a new benchmark in styling in its category. The look is an outright stunner. Very aerodynamic, a muscular tank, a sporty look, screenless front cowl, trendy sharp rear with a compact muffler, unique grab rail design and a sporty silencer gives a peppy, eye candy look to the bike.
The tech features:
- CB Twister is packed with a 4 stroke, air cooled 109 cc engine delivering 9 bhp @ 8000 rpm.
- The bike weighs 108 kg and has a good ground clearance.
- The fuel tank capacity is 8 litres.
- Tubeless tyres (both front and bike)
- Trendy alloy wheels
- The top end comes even with a disc brake (but I am not sure if a 110 cc bike really needs a disc brake)
- It has both kick start as well as self start.
- The instrumental panel is conventional and basic.
The performance:
The bike is very aerodynamic and has a very good seating posture that aids in a comfortable ride. The mounting of the engines and the design, Mass forward proportion as Honda mentions, adds stability to the bike and instills confidence in you while riding. Honda CB Twister will be the best in class in terms of acceleration & pick up. In fact, I was surprised with the great pick up and acceleration the 109 cc engine gave. Even while cornering, the bike is smooth and gives a confident stability and command over it.
The mileage: This is the more important factor of the bikes in this class, company claims a 70 Km per litre in city riding conditions which is good enough.
Price: The crucial factor when it comes to this segment. The base model starts at Rs. 41,850 and the top end model is priced at Rs.44,850 (Ex-showroom price, Delhi). With the looks and the performance the machine offers it is quiet a good deal.
Drawbacks:
- No provision for helmet lock in the rear.
- No parking lights.
- The top end comes with a disc brake but I feel they could have included a digital instrument panel instead.
GingerChai Verdict: Honda has given a new definition to the base segment of Indian motor bikes. The bike is definitely the most stylish bike of its class. The performance of the bike is also very good and with the brand name of Honda, it is definitely a bike to be taken very serious.
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I am thinking about back seat only.
Is it suitable for ladies?..especially when they wear saree..
Why I am asking this question is the back seat is too high?
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Nice review Sanjiv… but whats the price range… thats what matters to me the most
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good job Sanjeev. though I am not much into tech stuff, we appreciate your reviews.
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I am thinking about back seat(mean for second person to sit) only.
Is it suitable for ladies?..especially when they wear saree..
Why I am asking this question is.. the back seat looks too high?
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Hi Mano. Yes, the back seat is absolutely suitable and comfortable for pillion driving with ladies. It is not too high, I would say Honda has got their facts and acts right considering the Indian requirements in mind.
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Thanks for the correct Review .. I wanna go for this bike.
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btw does this bike require 3 services to gove 70kmpl?????
i read in som review that at first it gives 30 40 mileage
i want a bike with good mileage.
iam confused between pulsar 135 and twister. though twister is better i think. but i hav many doubts.
pulsar135 is useless i think. taking a bajaj bike is like playing gamble. bajaj is running on only pulsars
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I doubt it gives 30-40 kms initially, though yes till the first 2-3 services bikes take a dip in mileage till the engines get tuned properly and adjusted. Between 135 and twister, i would suggest twister.
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hi,
Is this bike suitable for 50 years old person. And how about back tire. Many people saying it is very thin enough for skidding.
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Absolutely, the back tire inspite of the size still holds a good road grip.
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Hello Sir
I want Purchase a twister bike. But i m confuse for Chain Cover Problem & Maintenance.
Plz help me..
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I’m really loving the blog, and hope this, as well as the excellent article some other people have written, will help somebody
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hello sir i have purchased honda cb twister and
i just want to ask as the back tire is very thin can it be changed to pulsar’s back tire can some one tell me wat can be the cost of this tire
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